US Bridges

SR 257 over Cup Creek

Fair

Pike County, Indiana · 00.85 N SR 64 · Structure no. 030890

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 257 over Cup Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 257 over Cup Creek in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 57 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 480 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 257
CrossesCup Creek
Location00.85 N SR 64
RouteState Highway 257
CountyPike County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.31668, -87.12051
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2015)
Projected traffic500 by 2035
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 257 over Cup Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR 257 over Cup Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 257 over Cup Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is SR 257 over Cup Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 257 over Cup Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.